Thread: 2020 SHOT STAGS

Originally Posted by Tahr

I think everyone is @Trout I don't think anyone is contemplating hunting now. All of these deer were shot before the shut down, and my overnighter even though before the shut down was a straight drive there and drive back without coming closer than 2 metre's contact with anyone. And constant washing of hands and wiping of the ute's door handles. I also disinfected my quad with sterile wipes. I do though feel a little tinge of guilt about pushing the envelope.

The odd person living on a farm might go deer hunting now, but to me its breaking the spirit of what we are trying to achieve. You do vital industry work, or you stay at home.

I would just like to say how proud I am to be a hunter right now. I know how much we are all hurting, in yet people are being the better people for the good of the country. Mostly. This is a team sport for the next wee while folks and I look forward to the posts when we have seen it off. We live in paradise and it is worth sacrificing what we love for a while in the interests of preserving that long term. If we get this right the rest of the world will wish they were us. Kia kaha. Respect.

Originally Posted by Hiawatha

I would just like to say how proud I am to be a hunter right now. I know how much we are all hurting, in yet people are being the better people for the good of the country. Mostly. This is a team sport for the next wee while folks and I look forward to the posts when we have seen it off. We live in paradise and it is worth sacrificing what we love for a while in the interests of preserving that long term. If we get this right the rest of the world will wish they were us. Kia kaha. Respect.

And Ive noticed that its helping to legitimising hunting. Ordinary NZ's are hearing that we are giving up something fundamental to our wellbeing and mental health. They are hearing about the roar and what it is, and that we are giving up something very important. The Gov is hearing it too. People might even be getting a glimmer of why guns are important to hunters. The Police while being part of keeping us out of the bush at least seem to recognise that we are making a sacrifice for the greater good.

Its an ill wind that brings no good.

Originally Posted by Tahr

And Ive noticed that its helping to legitimising hunting. Ordinary NZ's are hearing that we are giving up something fundamental to our wellbeing and mental health. They are hearing about the roar and what it is, and that we are giving up something very important. The Gov is hearing it too. People might even be getting a glimmer of why guns are important to hunters. The Police while being part of keeping us out of the bush at least seem to recognise that we are making a sacrifice for the greater good.

Its an ill wind that brings no good.

Any evidence of this, printed or otherwise?

Or did you read it in a tipped over packet of fruit loops?

Seriously. You honestly think this current government or anyone, who has no interest what so ever in firearms or hunting gives a flying fuck about hunters missing out on a few weeks hunting?

Especially now when peoples lives and lively hoods are at stake.
Fuck me.



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Originally Posted by R93

Any evidence of this, printed or otherwise?

Or did you read it in a tipped over packet of fruit loops?

Seriously. You honestly think this current government or anyone, who has no interest what so ever in firearms or hunting gives a flying fuck about hunters missing out on a few weeks hunting?

Especially now when peoples lives and lively hoods are at stake.
Fuck me.



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I didn't make the comment for you to agree to. But its what I think based on my observations and following the media.

Anything that puts "hunting" and the labels that go with it and what its about in front of the public is a positive to me.

Originally Posted by Tahr

And Ive noticed that its helping to legitimising hunting. Ordinary NZ's are hearing that we are giving up something fundamental to our wellbeing and mental health. They are hearing about the roar and what it is, and that we are giving up something very important. The Gov is hearing it too. People might even be getting a glimmer of why guns are important to hunters. The Police while being part of keeping us out of the bush at least seem to recognise that we are making a sacrifice for the greater good.

Its an ill wind that brings no good.

Further to my thoughts (above) about the current situation legitimising and getting hunting into the public eye:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-pos...oser-to-cities

Originally Posted by Tahr

Further to my thoughts (above) about the current situation legitimising and getting hunting into the public eye:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-pos...oser-to-cities

More:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/science/1208...y-arent-hunted

Originally Posted by Tahr

And Ive noticed that its helping to legitimising hunting. Ordinary NZ's are hearing that we are giving up something fundamental to our wellbeing and mental health. They are hearing about the roar and what it is, and that we are giving up something very important. The Gov is hearing it too. People might even be getting a glimmer of why guns are important to hunters. The Police while being part of keeping us out of the bush at least seem to recognise that we are making a sacrifice for the greater good.

Its an ill wind that brings no good.

Well all I've heard is that 'hunting is inherently dangerous and generally results in vast amounts of time and money being spent on rescuing silly hunters' This being pushed by the Police stance.
I wouldn't mind the current ban on hunting if it was balanced by some correct advice to the public that closed the obvious infection transmission pathways instead of just hand wringing about hand washing